John Deere 116 vs Kubota F3990

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 116

John Deere 116

16 HP · 1981–1985

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Kubota F3990

Kubota F3990

39 HP · 2014–2024

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Kubota F3990 is more powerful than the John Deere 116: 39 HP versus 16 HP (+23 HP, +144%).
  • The Kubota F3990 is the more recent model: production started in 2014, versus 1981 for the John Deere 116.
  • The Kubota F3990 is heavier: 778 kg versus 219 kg for the John Deere 116.
  • The Kubota F3990 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 116Kubota F3990
Power16 HP39 HP
Production years1981–19852014–2024
FuelElectricDiesel
Cylinders24
Weight219 kg778 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 1
Wheelbase113 cm130 cm
Length161 cm251 cm
Mower deck38"60"

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